Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryPort DundasTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV46%68.2%
Age16 yr8 yr
Price£79.95£65.84
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value63/100

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £80.

For beginners: Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £65.84)

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.84 vs £79.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (68.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)

Nutty

Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Dried Fruit

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